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Mérelle Waterfall – Donkey's Leap loop from Réserve biologique dirigée de la Tourbière de la Morte Femme

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Mérelle Waterfall – Donkey's Leap loop from Réserve biologique dirigée de la Tourbière de la Morte Femme

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5.0

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Mérelle Waterfall – Donkey's Leap loop from Réserve biologique dirigée de la Tourbière de la Morte Femme

01:46

13.8km

300m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 18, 2026

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Includes a segment that may be dangerous

A part of this route comprises technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.

After 5.64 km for 5 m

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2.57 km

Stone men

Highlight • Monument

Here you will find a collection of cairns directly on the path.

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2.73 km

Mérelle Waterfall

Highlight • Waterfall

There is one big and many smaller beautiful waterfalls along the creek.

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5.61 km

Donkey's Leap

Highlight • Waterfall

According to legend, the Bourrique jump owes its name to a donkey that saved its lord at the bottom of the waterfall. Returning from the crusades, the latter would have …

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8.48 km

Lake Gérardmer

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Beautifully nestled between the wooded mountains of the Vosges lies this beautiful lake and the municipality of the same name.

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9.45 km

Gérardmer Lake Quay

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The Lac de Gerardmer was created during the ice age during the glaciation of the Vosges north of the northern ridge of the Vosges and, with a length of around …

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9.61 km

Nestled in the heart of the Vosges Mountains, it is the largest natural lake in the massif. Surrounded by forests and mountains, it offers a peaceful and scenic setting, ideal for walking, swimming or water sports.

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9.78 km

View of Lake Gérardmer

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Unsuitable for bathing, obviously often used for boating

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13.8 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.84 km

2.83 km

2.70 km

1.14 km

874 m

423 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.35 km

3.24 km

2.45 km

2.41 km

2.28 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (870 m)

Lowest point (640 m)

Weather

Wednesday 27 May

27°C

14°C

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Mérelle Waterfall – Donkey's Leap loop from Réserve biologique dirigée de la Tourbière de la Morte Femme

Stone men

Mérelle Waterfall

Donkey's Leap

Lake Gérardmer

Gérardmer Lake Quay

Lake Gérardmer

View of Lake Gérardmer

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